The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 4, 2021

This is your opportunity to inspire emotionally with stories, videos, and photos. Photos and videos will help you tell stories with emotional impact. Comment on posts, respond to other’s comments, retweet, and share quality posts from other organizations, causes, and users. We’d love to hear your comments.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 23, 2009

Yesterday’s post for Earth Day, about social media and the energy/climate change/green movement is already getting some tremendously insightful and interesting comments. It’s just the kind of conversation starter I wanted to throw out there! Photo: Howard Lake.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 25, 2022

Facebook is a great tool for sharing photos and videos, spreading news of events and sharing company updates. Prioritize posting photos or short videos with succinct captions over very lengthy updates. Twitter is an opportunity for continuous and open conversation with your supporters. Keep in mind good storytelling techniques.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2007

Photo by Mean Lux used with permission. What tools and techniques do you use to create good conversations on your blog? Do you have an awesome example of a conversation on your blog or one that you've started elsewhere? Let me know in the comments below. Source: How To Add Blogging Conversations by Darren Rowse.

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Media Cause

JUNE 1, 2024

This requires substantial market research and should include conversations with your audiences through surveys, interviews, or even focus groups. You can do this on social media through storytelling in your photo content and short-form video content, like Reels. These channels are tools to foster relationships and mobilize your base.

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M+R

JULY 6, 2023

We know from our media advocacy campaigns that Twitter offered a public gathering place for journalists, thought leaders, and influencers to exchange ideas and comment on the news cycle. Posts can be up to 500 characters, and they can include links, photos, or videos up to 5 minutes long. We think Threads can fill that gap.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Note – Photos or a video of your characters are HIGHLY recommended. Large, beautiful photos of the family, perhaps in front of their humble home). Parents report much more engagement and conversation with their kids at home, and this all leads to a stronger family unit! Photos and videos are crucial to the success of your story.

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Media Cause

JANUARY 26, 2024

Everyone started posting “photo dumps,” something I credit YouTuber and Relatable Girly Emma Chamberlain as popularizing. A Boston University student told Input that photo dumps are a “personal scrapbook,” saying, “posting what I want takes stress and pressure out of posting on social media.” Included in the comments?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 11, 2010

Photo by HeyDee Almost a year ago, Allison Fine and I finished a reflection paper on the lessons learned from the first America's Giving Challenge from the Case Foundation. A conversational case study is a write up our interviews identifying a few questions we still have.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2014

Even better if you can tag the individual or do their Twitter handle. In this Twitter example below, the school is also encouraging the alumni network to RT this alum’s accomplishment. Be sure to use compelling photos and other visuals. Notice the the conversation is about the application deadline. ” 3.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

Photo and Video Editing Ability. To effectively work with image and video content, your new media manager must be adept at using photo and video editing software. The foundation of effective photo and video editing is a creative eye and an appreciation of digital photography and video.

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NetWits

JULY 27, 2012

Facebook has that nifty little app section at the top – right under the big cover photo, over to the righ. Include your events, photos, maps, twitter link, polls, and of course, your email list. Subscribe to posts and/or comments on the Tenement Museum blog. Add it to your Facebook Apps. RSS as a Replacement.

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sgEngage

JUNE 22, 2021

Examples: Do our donors respond better to an inter-generational photo or one with only children? From there, you can evaluate opens, clicks and conversions to learn the answer to your question. Please share some topics or ideas in the comments! Let us know how you heard about us in the comments. Social Media Engagement.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 27, 2012

Read the post and join the conversation on the NTEN blog. That may mean it is a quick text-based response, a photo, a very short video, or a good sized video, respectively. But operating and communicating as if every commenter is a troll will shut down conversation very quickly. Photo credit: aflier Flickr ].

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Nimble AMS

JULY 2, 2020

So, just as you might comment on someone’s photo in your Facebook feed, you can comment on the status of an event registration record. Or, just as you would read through your status feeds, you can read what your co-workers are working on, realize that you have something to add, and join in the conversation.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Photo galleries. Photos and videos. You can engage with donors just by sharing photos from events or new. Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok (for younger supporters) are all platforms that are designed for sharing photos and videos. This will drive more traffic to your website and make donors feel more involved.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 17, 2009

Photo by Lecerle. I only had time for a quick dip into the social media and nonprofit stream and found a couple of hot conversations. In the comment, there is a hearty debate going on about whether Alexandra's premise is spot on or not. There's a lively discussion in the comments. Today is a bit a whirlwind for me.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 26, 2011

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Love of Philanthropy Photo Contest « Vivanista | Living Well. Check it out and submit a photo yourself!

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Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2023

These stories, preferably with a photo of the donors, can inspire and encourage other aging donors to consider making a planned gift. Timing is everything: Asking for a planned gift can feel sensitive or awkward, but with thoughtful preparation and communication, you can navigate the conversation smoothly. Find out how!

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Greater Giving

MARCH 12, 2021

Get the conversation started in an event chatroom. Most event planners are familiar with chatrooms and see the value in making them a part of their virtual gala, but why not take it a step further and let the conversation begin even before the start of the event? Shine a light on star talent.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2024

Social fundraising campaigns allow donors to rally around individuals through status updates, photos, videos and more. Have open conversations and provide psychological support. Let’s keep the conversation going in the comments – share your own experiences and strategies for successful peer-to-peer fundraising!

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NetWits

JUNE 20, 2012

Sharing photos across social media garners a lot of attention for your page. It is also important that links from your website include a photo thumbnail to catch the reader’s eye as they scan their wall. Start a conversation. Focus on questions that encourages a conversation instead of a response. Asking never hurt.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 5, 2008

Flickr Photo by Lab2114. Chris Brogan started a wonderful "open thread" that ignited quite a few comments and discussion. As of Friday evening, there 77 comments on this post. And, there have been many spin-off conversations on other blogs as a result. There in lies the key to effective conversation sparking.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

Photo by Briefbanofsky. This week we've moved onto Module 2: Participate in the Conversation. If you've put on your listening ears, it should give way to joining the conversations that relate to your organization or issue area. Or how do you encourage your stakeholders to engage a conversation with you? Have a story?

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 30, 2012

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. The decision matrix in below will help you decide which photos to share and how."

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2009

And, if you submitted a nonprofit panel - and I managed to miss it while scanning 2200 in ten minutes - please add the link and description in a comment. This will be a conversation that explores the changing media landscape and how the web can rise to the challenge of supporting our communities and their information needs. What is it?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 16, 2007

David Wilcox has an excellent post about generating conversation on blogs or for that matter other social media tools. In fact, I discovered his post via Facebook where I left a comment on his note and followed the links to his blog post. His questions are: How can blog conversations foster a cloud and not just a hub and spokes effect?

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NetWits

DECEMBER 1, 2010

For most men, growing a mustache generates a lot of comments, conversation, and laughter – which is the point! Early on, it became clear that photos and videos could make or break a Movember campaign. When I posted an updated pic on Facebook, I received a lot of likes and comments, but also a donation or two.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2020

Communication on social media platforms tends to be highly organic and conversational. You can easily make it feel like a community by engaging in the conversations happening in the comments on your posts. The organization has posted a photo and a question to showcase their interest in the follower’s stories.

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NTEN

JULY 14, 2011

In the end, the site cataloged and accepted YouTube videos, plus allowed users to share and comment. It wasn’t known how many of these children survived, and many photos were missing identifiers. The solution was the Most Jewish card game - a social way to start the conversation. Most Jewish.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 17, 2019

It’s useful to have your photos and links (to your website, a blog post, a news article etc) ready in a folder or folders so that when you want to schedule new posts, it’s easy to access the content. Your success metrics can focus on likes, comments, shares, clicks, and even conversion. 10 Steps to Create a Content Calendar.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 31, 2012

And that’s just what happened to the HSUS Farm Animal Protection campaign, an effort to call attention to and reduce the suffering of farm animals raised for eggs, meat, pork, and milk. The above photo and statement was posted on Friday and within 48 hours was shared over 21,000 times, 18,000 likes, and thousands of comments.

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sgEngage

MAY 31, 2023

With HJC’s help, they developed personas and envisioned their journey as a funnel, with lead conversion at the top. Every participant in the organization’s P2P events —from a walk/run to the epic destination trek called Moving Mountains for Multiple Myeloma—is vital to meeting their mission goal, so conversion and retention are key. “We

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2011

Photo by Laughing Squid. Pictures are great conversation starters. Expect to get answers both in the poll itself and in the comments, and run with both! Note: this feature does not function with groups of 250 members or more. ) Consider the following: What are the deeper conversations your group seems inclined to have?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 24, 2011

Flickr Photo by Beth Kanter. This week, the post that got the most conversation was a playful and visual one. Using the photo above, I asked people to share their best social media advice as a fortune in a fortune cookie. Jack Fundly. What posts on FB or Tweets most engaged your audience this month?

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 21, 2010

Really looking forward to this topic and hope to continue the conversation after the webinar with all of you here on the blog! Leave a comment and let me know! Photo credit: Flickr billiejoesentourage ). &# field when registering to receive the NTEN member rate!

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

If you want to win at the game of building donor relationships, your communications with donors should invite a response — showing that you welcome their questions, comments, and feedback. Regular updates for your blog, including heart-warming stories, photos, and video showing your mission in action.

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